I think I have tried just about every type of hand lotion there is. Is there a lotion that actually gets down deep into your skin and hydrates it? I find lotions that feel really good when you put them on, but then, after washing my hands a couple of times, or after taking a shower etc, they feel like I never used anything and the dryness is there again. Is there anything that really gets down deep and takes care of the dry skin?? To me, if a lotion is working, you shouldn't have to use it several times a day after a couple of weeks of using it. They just all seem to take care of the surface dryness without getting deep into the skin and healing...does that make sense??

By Ginny~moderator on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 08:43 pm:

Yes, it makes sense. But, I'm afraid that especially in the winter, you have to use hand lotion several times a day - or at least I do. I personally prefer Curel, and apply it 3 or 4 times a day, and sometimes oftener. Even so, in winter I do the vaseline thing a couple of nights a week, which really helps (vaseline and cotton gloves - and it is so hard to find cotton gloves any more).

By Pamt on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 08:46 pm:

Yes!! Silicon Glove by Avon. It's not greasy, but really moisturizes. On the days that I work I literally wash my hands over 15-20 times a day. This lotion lasts through several handwashing too! I also love Aveda lotion too, but it's more pricy. It smells so good though and is very effective.

By Trina~moderator on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 08:57 pm:

I like Eucerin, but have to say that since we got a humidifier hooked up to our furnace, my hands don't get nearly as dry as they used to.

By Kate on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 09:06 pm:

Yes, Cetaphil LOTION, not cream. The cream is way too goopy. I had the driest hands in the world until I started using this. My fingertips were littered with tiny bits of white skin that was constantly flaking off. I had to wear silk gloves to put on stockings or help my girls with their tights, otherwise I would snag them. I also snagged nylon slips and other delicate fabrics. I could not touch the rough part of velcro because the little pieces sticking up would PIERCE my skin because it was so damaged. After just two or three days of using Cetaphil lotion, my fingertips were much improved and after a week I could handle fabrics without snagging them. I sing its highest praises.

I've used Silicon Glove, too, and liked it until I found Cetaphil. I find the Silicon Glove doesn't really rub in and when I apply it, if I touch something dark colored, my hands leave a powdery white residue. Cetaphil rubs in and disappears and doesn't leave residue of any sort. I use it as often as I remember during the day, which sometimes is six times a day, sometimes two. But when I first began I used it constantly and once healed (which as I said, occurred very quickly) I could use it less, altho I certainly use it each day and every single night before bed.

By Amecmom on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 09:16 pm:

I like the goopy Cetaphil cream ...
Ame

By Conni on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 09:19 pm:

My ds hands were cracking and bleeding last month. This was from him refusing to wear gloves outside while playing. We tried everything on him and nothing seemed to help. The Vietnamese girl at the nail place told me to try Vaseline on his hands at night and put socks on his hands. I did this a couple of times and his hands showed major improvement. I also went to Wal-Mart and bought a lotion for severely dry hands in the Pharmacy dept. It was by the Vaseline i think. Cant think of the name of it tho. lol I'll have to look and post back later w/ the name!

My hands werent as bad as ds, but they were pretty dry on the tips and a few knuckles. I started using the vaseline at bedtime too and it helped my hands too...

By Shellyg on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 10:00 pm:

Right up my Alley. I have very sensitive, Dry hands. They crack and bleed. I have tried EVERYTHING there is. From things from the dermatologist from very expensive brands. I swear by Calgon Ahh Spa Topics Revitalizing hand and foot cream. The cost is about 7.00 but I would pay 50.00 for it. I carry one in my purse at all times.

By Marcia on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 10:28 pm:

My hands always crack and bleed in the winter. A couple of years ago a friend told me about a remedy she used on the elderly patients she worked with. It's a mixture of Ponds Cold Cream and shortening. You just mix the 2 together, and coat your hands with it at night. I now do this every night, and as long as I don't forget, I no longer have problems. It sure is greasy, but it soaks in and works wonders!

By Bea on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 11:38 pm:

My Mom had extremely dry skin, and her hands were always bothering her....no automatic dish washers back then. She found Corn Husker's Lotion and swore by it. They still sell it and it does work wonders.

By Imamommyx4 on Saturday, January 7, 2006 - 11:47 pm:

I like Aquaphor. It's like Vaseline but even thicker. It's very greasy. I'll put it on when I don't have to use my hands for a little while (riding in the van with dh or waiting for soemthing or getting ready for bed). Then when I need my hands, I wash gently and pat dry and they are good to go for awhile. I did it this morning around 10 while I was waiting for my computer to boot up amd they still feel nice.

By Cocoabutter on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 12:51 am:

Vaseline has a special cream made with the Petroleum jelly. I get it in an upside-down tube. Vaseline works wonders!

By Feona on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 06:51 am:

I like lubriderm. I dislike lotions and dislike that one the least. It seems to soak in the skin at least. Even helped with pregnancy itchy skin.

By Kate on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 09:14 am:

LOL, Vicki! We've all said different things! Which one are you going to try??

By Vicki on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 09:26 am:

LOL. well, I figured I would get different answers, but I never expected to get that many different brands. LOL I was hoping one would jump out there as a clear winner.

Some on your lists, I have already tried. As well as many more. Lubriderm, Cetaphil, some of the Vaseline lotions (they have many) and even the Corn Huskers (my mom used that) and we do have a whole house humidifier already. It really seems to be my hands that suffer the most. I expect to put lotion one twice a day. I always put it on after my shower and then again right when I climb into bed at night. But I don't think that between those two times my hands should get as dry feeling as they are.

I guess my search continues.....

By Vicki on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 09:31 am:

Oops, to answer your question, I bought some Gold Bond Medicated lotion today. A friend swears by it, so I thought I would give it a try. It just got me thinking how much money I have spent on lotions and if there really is a great one that solves the problem out there. I also almost expect this one won't do the trick, so I was wondering what to try next. LOL

By Amecmom on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 09:49 am:

The real clear-cut answer is to mositurize all the time, no matter what lotion you use. Keep a pump moisturizer by the sink and mosisturize every time you wash your hands. Keep a moisturizer in your purse, on your nightable, etc. If you use it al the time, your skin won't get dry and cracked. Twice a day won't be enough. Good luck!
Ame

By Karen~moderator on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 10:11 am:

I've been using Aveeno lotion for several months, and it's the best thing I've ever used.

I was using Nivea for years, but it stopped being effective. Since the menopause monster visited my house, my skin, which was actually oily all of my *previous* life, has become really dry. I switched from Nivea to a Vitamin E lotion, which was really thick and actually felt greasey, but it didn't do the trick either.

So a few months ago in Sams, I found Aveeno lotion and I love it. The dry/scaley look is gone from my legs and arm. It's light too, so you don't feel like you have a second skin on. I use it right after I shower, and I use it several times a day on my hands.

By Breann on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 11:38 am:

Satin Hands by MaryKay. Love it!

By Crystal915 on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 11:51 am:

True Blue Spa line from Bath and Body Works have something called Glove Potion that has cocoa butter, I really like that.

By Mom2three1968 on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 01:57 pm:

How about Miracle Hand Repair. I use that and it works well for my hands. You can find it at Linens and Things. It's expensive, about 10 dollars an 8 oz tube but I really like it. They have other products too...

By Conni on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 02:07 pm:

Vicki, I was actually talking about the Vaseline in a jar. Not a Vaseline brand lotion.

I use lotion several times a day too. But at bedtime right before I get in bed I will put a little vaseline on my dry spots and the next morning I can tell a diff. ;) Sounds gross, but it works. lol

By Agreen on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 05:08 pm:

I agree with Karen, I love the Aveeno lotion!

By Annie2 on Sunday, January 8, 2006 - 07:22 pm:

There is a hair product called Biosilk Silk therapy. It's for the hair but is also tremendous on hands and feet. For splitting fingers you can try an udder balm.